New Delhi: In light of recent fire incidents in healthcare facilities across the country, the Union Health Ministry has intensified its efforts to enhance fire safety protocols and measures. These incidents, often resulting from short circuits due to sub-optimal electrical maintenance or overloaded electricity lines from extensive use of air conditioners and other equipment, underscore the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal announced on Sunday that 95 companies of Central Police Forces (CPF) will be deployed across the state to ensure smooth and secure counting of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) on June 4 and to maintain law and order. In the recently concluded four-phase Lok Sabha and Assembly…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative to blend ecotourism with astronomical education, Debrigarh Sanctuary in Odisha has launched a “StarGazing” program from May 1, 2024. Community members, trained to identify stars and constellations, now conduct nightly sessions from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm for visitors. Debrigarh Sanctuary, spanning 353 square kilometers and adjacent to the 700…
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully retained power in Arunachal Pradesh, while the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has secured a second consecutive term in Sikkim, according to the latest election results. Voting for the 60 assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh and 32 assembly seats in Sikkim took place on April 19….
Bhubaneswar: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan paid a visit to INS Chilka, the premier ab-initio training establishment of the Indian Navy. During his visit, the CDS was briefed on the critical role INS Chilka plays in shaping the future sea warriors of the Indian Navy and provided an overview of the Agniveer…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting today to review the ongoing heat wave situation across the country and assess preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season. The meeting, held at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, brought together key officials to discuss strategies and measures to mitigate the impact of extreme…
Geneva: Apurva Chandra, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, delivered the concluding remarks to the plenary at the 77th World Health Assembly yesterday. As the Chair of Committee A, Chandra presented a comprehensive report on the committee’s work over the past six days, highlighting the intense agenda and rich discussions that culminated…
Geneva: In a historic stride towards bolstering global health security, the 77th World Health Assembly has adopted a comprehensive package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). This significant development comes in response to 300 proposals from member countries, following the lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic. The targeted amendments are designed to…
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), one of the world’s largest social security organizations, has significantly enhanced its member services with the operationalization of a new Standard Operating Process (SOP) for online member data rectification. This move, effective from August 22, 2023, aims to ensure the integrity and consistency of member data, crucial…
New Delhi: The General Elections for the 18th Lok Sabha concluded today with the peaceful polling of the seventh and final phase. Voting commenced across 57 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) and recorded an approximate voter turnout of 59.45% as of 8:45 PM. In Odisha, 42 Assembly Constituencies went to polls simultaneously with the Parliamentary Constituencies. With…
